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paying for holiday with cash/gift card

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mrsmilesmatheson · 17/10/2015 16:53

Booked holiday online and was told by call centre that I could pop into branch and pay instalments in cash (gift from relative).

Went in today and was told that I can only pay online. Am not very happy as this would mean I have to put cash through my bank account which could well look dodgy couldn't it?

She has come up with the idea that we could buy a Thomson gift card with the cash and then pay it off the balance on line. This could be the answer.

Has anyone else paid instalments like this?

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AgentProvocateur · 17/10/2015 17:13

How do you mean it would look dodgy? Most people get money in their bank account then pay it out Confused I don't understand the problem.

NickNacks · 17/10/2015 17:18

What on earth is dodgy?

mrsmilesmatheson · 17/10/2015 17:58

I'm talking about paying actual cash in to the bank. £3500 worth, in £500 instalments. But that is all by the by to be honest.

I'd really just like to know if anyone's bought a Thomson gift card with cash in a store, then paid for a holiday using the gift card online?

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mrsmilesmatheson · 17/10/2015 17:59

She is self employed which is why cash going through bank accounts might look dodgy.

It isn't money from his business by the way. We aren't evading tax.

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mrsmilesmatheson · 17/10/2015 18:00

Sorry, DH is self employed, not "She" (auto correct)

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NerrSnerr · 17/10/2015 18:05

I can't imagine it will look dodgy at all. Has the relative given you the money yet? Can they do a bank transfer or cheques instead?

NewBallsPlease00 · 17/10/2015 18:07

As an aside if you have a credit card is pay with that- know there is a fee but you're covered incase of issue or conpany collapse

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 17/10/2015 18:10

It wouldn't look dodgy but he also wouldn't use the business bank account, right?

I can't see the problem with buying a gift card but look into how it affects consumer rights.

mrsmilesmatheson · 17/10/2015 18:16

That is a good point anchor, and something I should check. The credit card point is also useful thank you.

The answer I really need, is can I buy this gift card with cash? Has anyone else done it?

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specialsubject · 19/10/2015 11:27

very risky - you lose that card and bang goes all the money.

there's nothing 'dodgy' about this transaction. use a bank account and a credit card if you have one.

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